…to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.Imports fill widening supply gapNMDPRA data showed that of the 5.1 KT/d of daily LPG consumed in June, 3.6 KT/d came from domestic production, while 1.5 KT/d was supplied through imports.This means imported LPG accounted for nearly 30 per cent of Nigeria’s total daily cook…
…X, said initial findings offered no cause for alarm regarding the security of government data.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram."At this time, there is no evidence of unauthorised access to sensitive data, data exfiltration, or loss of information. Government systems and digital services…
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has denied claims that it has commenced registration for a purported ₦50,000 National Support Allowance. The ministry, in a public notice posted on its official X handle on Sunday, described messages, links and websites advertising the alleged programme…
GistReel Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has said he approaches fame differently from many entertainers, attributing his confidence to his upbringing and personal beliefs. Speaking about his personality, Davido said he does not believe in excessively “packaging” or distancing himself from people simply because he is a …
GistReel A woman has appealed to the public for assistance after claiming she mistakenly left a bag containing ₦300,000 inside a commercial tricycle, popularly known as a keke, in Bayelsa State. In an emotional appeal, she called on any tricycle rider who may have found the bag to return it, insisting that the money be…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted more than 1.5 million pills of Tramadol concealed in two trucks that entered Nigeria through the Benin Republic border, in what the agency described as another major blow to drug trafficking syndicates. The latest seizure comes barely a week after …
Radical social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested Saturday in Miami, the US Marshals Service told AFP, as Britain seeks their extradition to face new charges of rape, sex trafficking and assault. Marshals confirmed the arrest of 39-year-old Andrew Tate, a self-professed misogynist, and h…
GistReel Nigerian media personality Toke Makinwa has said she has never been in a relationship where a man asked her for financial support. Speaking on the topic of relationships, Toke said she is often surprised when she hears women complain about men asking them for money. According to her, her personal experience ha…
Former Anambra State Governor and National Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, was spotted shopping at a branch of H-Medix Supermarket on Saturday. This comes months after he stopped by the Utako market in Abuja to buy groundnut in a viral video. Photos from the visit were shared on X by his former 2…
The Gombe State Police Command has recovered a Beretta pistol and a stolen Toyota Camry in separate operations carried out across the state within the last 48 hours. The command’s spokesperson, Buhari Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. According to him, the first incident involved the recovery of a B…
…2021 and the first quarter of 2026, the latest official Home Office occupation visa data obtained by Sunday PUNCH shows. The dominant grants went to the Nigerian health and care workers, and it is the second-highest total of any nationality granted UK work visas in the world. According to the data, Nigerians submitted…
Nigerian forward Victor Boniface scored twice as Bayer Leverkusen thrashed Sportfreunde Baumberg 7-0 in a pre-season friendly, while goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo kept a clean sheet as Wrexham edged Manchester United 1-0 in Helsinki, as several Super Eagles stars impressed in pre-season action on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Ext…
For nearly three decades, entrepreneur, Abidemi Rasheed, has built her baby retail company, Babies N’ Stuffs, on a philosophy she believes is often overlooked in business: trust before profit. Rasheed, who founded the company in 2006, has grown the brand into one of Nigeria’s recognised baby product retailers by priori…
Stand-up comedian and actor, Senator, has said the Nigerian comedy industry has opened up several opportunities for practitioners, noting that the sector’s growth has encouraged entertainers to explore different areas of creativity. In an interview with Sunday Scoop, Senator said the industry had evolved beyond traditi…
Nigeria’s fiscal deficit under the 2026 Appropriation Act has exceeded the limit prescribed by the Fiscal Responsibility Act, according to a new report by the civic technology organisation, BudgIT. In its latest report titled Federal Government Approved Budget Analysis 2026, the organisation said the approved budget pr…
In this interview with DAMILOLA AINA, the Chief Executive Officer of petroleumprice.ng, Jeremiah Olatide, discusses how the five-month conflict involving the United States and Iran, along with disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz, affected global crude oil prices, Africa’s fuel supply chain and Nigeria’s petroleum indus…
Controversy has surrounded the location of a Federal Government-funded garri processing plant in Abia State. The project, reportedly worth N348,129,596.34, was said to have been approved for execution in Umuhu Ezechi community in Bende Local Government Area of the state. But residents of the community in Bende Federal …
…lean season”, saying “the Federal Government must audit programmes, publish beneficiary data, close delivery gaps, and ensure women, youth, and rural communities are centred in delivery.” Speaking on the 2027 general elections, the General Assembly called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to “take…
Beauty entrepreneur, Laura Ikeji shares critical message to young ladies seeking help from men online (video) Beauty entrepreneur and social media influencer, Laura Ikeji has issued an urgent advisory to young women seeking career or financial assistance on social media. Her statement comes amid deep public outrage sur…
A Christian group under the aegis of the Organisation of African Instituted Churches, Nigeria region, has called on President Bola Tinubu to withhold assent to the proposed amendment to the Federal Road Safety Commission Bill, saying provisions that reportedly criminalise preaching in commercial vehicles pose a threat …
The management of Joseph Prince Films has denied reports that popular TikToker and filmmaker Joseph Prince, popularly known as Joffy, has died, saying he is receiving medical treatment after he was allegedly stabbed during an attack by street touts. In a statement released on Friday on his official TikTok handle, the m…
Toke Makinwa responds to backlash over comments on women supporting their male partners financially Media personality Toke Makinwa has addressed critics following the widespread backlash over her recent comments regarding women who financially support their male partners. The controversy erupted during a recent intervi…
British Airways has donated laptops to beneficiaries of IA-Foundation, a United Kingdom-registered non-governmental organisation committed to returning out-of-school children in Nigeria to classrooms, in a move aimed at narrowing the country’s widening digital divide and expanding access to technology-enabled education…
Chelsea have reached an agreement worth £117m to land Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers. According to the BBC on Saturday, the fee will stand as a club record for the west London side. The deal also sets a new benchmark for the biggest fee ever paid for an English player. The 23-year-old midfielder is billed to put pen to pa…
Kayinsola Ajayi raced to victory on Saturday, July 18 at the London Diamond League 2026 in the men’s 100 metres. He clocked 9.84 seconds, fending off reigning world champion Oblique Seville in the process. The Jamaican Seville came second in 9.87 at the London National Stadium, with Romell Grave of Team GB rounding out…